Mike Safo

Joined today by co-host of the “Something to Wrestling” with Bruce Prichard, “What Happened When?”, and "83 Weeks" podcasts, the great Conrad “Hey Hey” Thompson. Conrad tells how a 15 year veteran of the mortgage business and diehard wrestling fan came to co-host 2 of the most popular wrestling podcasts out there today. Hey Hey talks about how Brother Love told him some inside stories about the WWE and how Conrad knew they had something special. Conrad takes us through the prep work that he puts into each thoroughly researched show. We hear about topics from his thoughts on Hulk Hogan’s return, to his dream podcast topic and to the coolest piece of wrestling memorabilia he owns. Conrad brings insight to some of wrestling’s most historic moments. Follow Conrad on twitter at @HeyHeyItsConrad for all the updates on his incredible podcasts and the @PrichardShow for tickets and show information.

Joined today by travel blogger and local expert, Miss Tourist, Yulia Safutdinova. Listen as she shares her tips on her hometown of Moscow, from getting into town to must see sights of the city. We talk about World Cup and how the locals feel about this momentous sports event taking place in their hometown. Make sure to check her blog on suggestions not just for Russia and the World Cup, but for other travel destinations. Visit her blog and awesome website  https://misstourist.com/

Joined today by Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, Podcaster, Author and Soccer guru, Grant Wahl. Of course I can’t do a soccer podcast without Danny Roberts. He jumps on the mic and we talk to Grant about his phenomenal new book Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game. We hear some behind the scenes stories from the book: How Christian Pulisic uses cleats that are too small, how Grant was sworn to secrecy and given Mexico’s set plays and some incredible vocabulary Manuel Neuer uses. We transition to the upcoming World Cup in Russia, and hear who Grant thinks are the favorites, where he thinks the World Cup should be every 4 years and if Trump’s tweets can affect the 2026 bid. MLS talk is free flowing with Danny taking over and we hear Grant and Danny’s thoughts on Zlatan Ibrahimovic, their ideas to get more fans in certain MLS cities, best MLS fan bases and the future of the ever growing sport of soccer here in the States. From his thoughts on the next team USA coach, to where Neymar will play next year and even his UEFA Champions league prediction, Grant and Danny bring their encyclopedic knowledge to this soccer podcast. Not to outdo himself with the soccer knowledge, he talks about the world famous Lebron James “The Chosen One” cover story that he wrote. Buy Grant’s new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Masters-Modern-Soccer-Worlds-Twenty-First-Century/dp/0307408604/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8... and follow him and Danny on twitter: @GrantWahl& @dannyr302

Joined today by former UFC champion, UFC Hall of Famer, NWA Champion, WWF alumni, one of the baddest dudes on the planet... “The Beast” Dan Severn. Dan is driving 17 hours so he decided to kill some time and call into my podcast. The Beast and I talk about how winning the Olympic Gold medal would’ve taken him down a different path than being a pro wrestler & fighter. We step away from the ring and talk about how Dan spends his free time on his monstrous Michigan compound (hint: he has quite the green thumb). Dan breaks down how he got started in the UFC and why he felt he had an advantage over the other fighters and the moment he knew that Ultimate Fighting would be huge.

The Beast tells a never before told story about a brutal cage fight he had as an amateur fighter in Istanbul. Did Vince McMahon propose any silly gimmicks for Dan? Obviously we get into his time in the WWF, how he was treated by the other wrestlers in the locker room, and the time he threatened the WWF. From his thoughts on Brock Lesnar to rumors of him fighting animals inside of a cock fighting ring in Mexico, Dan brings his unique dry sense of humor to the podcast. Make sure to check out the Beast’s website http://dansevern.com

Joined today by a staple in New York radio, one half of the 770am WABC morning show, Bernie & Sid, the great Sidney Arthur Rosenberg. Sid and I talk about his eventful first week taking over for the iconic Don Imus and how he got the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to call into his show. He tells us who he thinks the Giants will draft and who will be manning the sidelines for the Knicks next season. We hear the touching story on how influential Lawrence Taylor is to Sid’s sobriety and why he took the high rode with his former radio partner Craig Carton. Even though time was limited with Sid, he wasn’t short on the entertainment. Follow Sid on twitter: @sidrosenberg

Joined today by my favorite author, true crime extraordinaire and serial killer expert, Dr. Harold Schecter. Harold stopped by Jack Demseys to discuss his incredibly chilling new book “Hell’s Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men”. Dr. Schechter and I talk about Belle Gunness’ heinous crimes, how she lured men to her farm in Indiana and how she poisoned them and dismembered their bodies. We talk about the mystery that surrounded her death and the rarity of a female serial killer viciously chopping up her victims. Of course Harold and I have some laughs as we discuss what happened to him on his recent Hawaiian vacation.

From the new way amazon kindle is producing their e-books to what insanely unique thing Harold collects and more! Visit Harold’s site to get any of his frightening books at haroldschechter.com

Joined today by the iconic Rohan Marley and Muay Thai fighter, Sports Illustrated model and forever inspirational Mia Kang. Rohan opened up his Tribeca loft to us for today’s broadcast. Rohan and I settle our beef over his travels and we hear how Rohan and Mia met. Mia Kang opens up about the ups and downs of modeling and how she battles her demons. She explains what it’s like to be a powerful woman, how she wants to be a voice and role model to all younger women and how she transformed her mind, body, and soul and found happiness. We hear how a little vacation to Thailand changed Mia’s life, took her into the ring and how she started competing in Muay Thai. Rohan adds to the hilarity by coaching Mia on her next fight which led to the decision of him being her manager. Mia’s not the only athlete on today’s show. Rohan reminds us of his superstar football days playing at the U. From how Mia handles white knights on twitter to Mia and I finally getting an invite to Jamaica with Rohan. Check out Mia’s site at miakang.com/ and her Muay Thai retreat in Thailand at https://109world.com/experience/thailand2018/. Follow Rohan Marley on twitter at @romarley

After 4 years of being Twitter best friends, Ohio State legend and basketball great Scoonie Penn calls into the show. Scoonie and I talk about how we got connected on twitter, who slid into whose dm’s and about his new position at THE Ohio State (Director of Player Development). We taped this show a few days before Selection Sunday so we talked about the Ohio State mentality after losing in the Big 10 tourney here at Madison Square Garden and how the coaching staff prepares for the first two rounds of the big dance. We take a trip down memory lane and hear why Scoonie, after being the Big East Freshman of the Year, decided to leave Boston College and head to Ohio State. We of course talk about that memorable run to the Final Four with Michael Redd. His post collegiate career had him Scoonie dominating all over Europe and he tells us the best and worst part of living abroad. Scoonie might have the best answer of the coolest person in his phone and then we talk some trash about the New York/Boston rivalry and make a bet on the 2018 MLB season with the Yankees and the Red Sox.

Omar’s coming… BACK to the Mike Safo podcast… the iconic actor Michael K. Williams, aka “Omar” from The Wire and “Chalky White” from Boardwalk Empire” stopped by Jack Demsey’s to join Lee Abbamonte and myself for some shenanigans.  Growing up, he was the furthest thing from a gangster kid and now the hipsters are taking over his beloved Brooklyn.

Mike talks about his infamous roles as Chalky, and how he parlayed playing Omar on The Wire into meeting President Obama. What it’s like going through the acting and auditioning process and how I’m trying to find him a role that’s not so emotionally draining. He takes his passion for producing to his upcoming documentary, “Diamond in the Rough” on HBO which touches close to home. Things get personal during the filming of “The Night Of” as he tells us about his family members in the system.

We hear Mike tell the story of his infamous scar, and how he came in contact with the person who gave it to him twice in his life.

From playing and meeting Rick Ross to trying to smoke weed with Tupac and much, much more… over 90 minutes of me, Lee and Michael K. Williams!

Check out Mike and Lee’s websites here..

http://www.michaelkennethwilliams.com/

http://www.leeabbamonte.com/